Visit Pointe-Noire

Visit Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo. Explore the Basilique Sainte-Anne (a striking 1949 church with green-tiled roof and stained glass), see Congolese art at the National Museum of Congo, stroll along the Congo River waterfront for views of Kinshasa across the water, and experience the lively Marché Total market for local crafts and food.

Trace rainforest rivers, music scenes, and colorful markets of Congo

Coast-to-forest reserve of rich wildlife.

Pointe-Noire's wild Atlantic shore.

Travel the mighty river by boat.

Red sandstone amphitheatres carved into the coastal plateau north of Pointe-Noire.

Visit Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. Cruise the UNESCO-listed canal ring (17th-century waterways with over 1,500 bridges), see masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, explore the Anne Frank House (historic hiding place during WWII), and wander the Jordaan district (picturesque streets with cafes and boutiques).

Visit Barcelona, capital of Catalonia in Spain. See the Sagrada Familia (Antoni Gaudí's unfinished basilica with intricate facades and towering spires), stroll down La Rambla (tree-lined pedestrian street with street performers and La Boqueria market), explore Park Güel (Gaudí's whimsical public park with mosaic-covered structures and city views), and admire the Gothic Quarter (medieval streets with the Barcelona Cathedral and Roman ruins).